Stainless Steel Liquid Cooling Systems
Stainless steel tube and pipe options for data center liquid cooling loops, CDU manifolds, and related thermal-management piping. Select the grade, dimensions, joining method, test requirements, and documentation for the specific system design.
Prepare the drawing, coolant details and agreed acceptance plan with our liquid-cooling tube RFQ and leak-test checklist.
316L
Low-Carbon Stainless Steel
Project-Specific
Design and Testing Criteria
Inspection
Leak Testing Available
Engineered for Zero Compromise
Components can be produced to project specifications with agreed material documentation, welding procedures, dimensional checks, and pressure or leak testing.
Coolant Distribution Manifolds
CNC-machined 316L stainless steel manifolds with orbital-welded branch connections. Available in custom port configurations with integrated isolation valves and flow balancing.
Primary Piping Assemblies
Pre-fabricated pipe spools with automated orbital welds, engineered for direct-to-rack and secondary loop deployments. Pressure tested to 1.5x operating pressure with helium leak detection.
Built to Exacting Standards
Every system undergoes rigorous quality control from raw material certification through final hydrostatic testing.
316L
Alloy
By Specification
Working Pressure
Ra 0.4
µm ID Surface Target
<10⁻⁹
mbar·l/s
| Parameter | Specification | Reference / confirmation |
|---|---|---|
| Material Grade | TP304 / TP304L / TP316 / TP316L | ASTM A249 / ASTM A269, as applicable |
| Size Range | Outside diameter: 1/4 in. to 12 in. | Confirm against the project drawing; ASME B36.19M only where pipe dimensions are specified |
| Wall Thickness | 0.035 in. to 0.120 in. | Confirm against the project drawing; ASME B36.19M only where pipe schedules apply |
| Tube Construction | Welded or seamless, subject to the order specification | Confirm the applicable tube standard and manufacturing route |
| Surface Treatment | RFQ reference target: electropolished ID Ra ≤ 0.4 µm; confirm achievable finish by size and process | ASTM A269 has no universal Ra limit; ASTM A967/A967M covers chemical passivation if specified |
| Pressure Test | ASTM A269: each tube receives a hydrostatic or nondestructive electric test (100% of tubes) | For assembled piping, confirm test pressure, hold time, and acceptance criteria under the applicable design code |
| Leak Testing | ASTM E499/E499M detector-probe method covers leaks ≥ 1 × 10⁻⁶ mbar·L/s; this is method scope, not an acceptance limit | Select the test method and allowable leak rate for the project; do not equate detector sensitivity with acceptance |
| Cleanliness | Baseline after cleaning: no visible rust, scale, oil, chips, or loose particles; confirm by visual and agreed supplementary tests | ASTM A380/A380M lists visual, wipe, water-break, and free-iron checks; numerical particle/ionic limits require a project specification |
| Design Life | To be assessed against system design and operating conditions | Project design criteria |
Dimensions, testing, finish, and applicable standard editions should be confirmed for each project before quotation.
Purpose-Built for Critical Infrastructure
From hyperscale cloud facilities to exascale research installations, our systems are engineered to meet the most demanding thermal performance and reliability requirements.
Hyperscale Data Centers
Direct-to-chip and rear-door heat exchanger cooling distribution for high-density AI/ML training clusters and general-purpose compute.
- High-density rack cooling loops
- Primary and secondary distribution piping
- CDU and manifold connections
- Project-specific tube routing
Supercomputing & HPC
Ultra-pure water and mixed glycol systems for exascale and national laboratory installations requiring maximum thermal performance.
- Facility cooling distribution
- Water and glycol coolant loops
- Support coordination according to system design
- Material traceability when specified
Why Mission-Critical Operators Trust Us
Quality-Controlled Welds
Welded assemblies can be inspected using hydrostatic, leak, and other agreed testing methods according to project requirements.
Inspection Documentation
Material and inspection documentation is supplied according to the agreed purchase specification.
Technical Coordination
Our team supports specification review, production planning, and inspection documentation for international projects.
Scalable Manufacturing Support
Support for prototype quantities and scheduled production orders. Manufacturing scope and inspection plans are confirmed during quotation.
Engineering Review
Tube routing, connection details, fabrication requirements, and inspection criteria can be reviewed before production.
Production Planning
Lead times depend on dimensions, quantity, fabrication scope, testing, and documentation. Confirm the production schedule during quotation.